Many may not be aware of the stroke risk or the factors leading to stroke.
Doctors have described these people as the walking time bomb. Just like a time bomb, it can explode anytime.
Risk Factors for Stroke are well established and include:
1. high blood pressure (hypertension)
2. high cholesterol,
3. diabetes
4. irregular heart beats
5. Obesity
6. Smoking
7. Family History
8. Drinking
The recent survey shows that 46% of the Malaysian Adult above 30 suffer from hypertension and without proper management, making them 6 times more likely to suffer stroke. With another common disease, diabetes, a person is 4 times more likely to suffer stroke.
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